Cameroon – Cameroon bishop backs Pope on ‘economic colonialism’ in Africa

Cameroon – Cameroon bishop backs Pope on ‘economic colonialism’ in Africa

YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon – The exploitation of Africa has remained a major talking point across the continent, especially after Pope Francis roundly condemned what he called “economic colonialism” in Africa.

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Brazil – “A Vida por um Fio” Campaign releases statement on the Yanomami tragedy

Brazil – “A Vida por um Fio” Campaign releases statement on the Yanomami tragedy

The organisations that make up the "A Vida por um Fio" [or"Life on a String"] Campaign of Self-Protection of Threatened Communities and Leaders released on Tuesday (7 February) a statement on the tragedy of the Yanomami Peoples.

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Magis exchange: Global Jesuit Exchange Agreement

Magis exchange: Global Jesuit Exchange Agreement

“Magis is the best thing that ever happened to me”; “Magis changed my life.” These are phrases from Magis Exchange alumni that they said after ending their experience in the program.

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Global – Entreculturas, Alboan and JRS mobilise for earthquake-affected children in Turkey and Syria

Global – Entreculturas, Alboan and JRS mobilise for earthquake-affected children in Turkey and Syria

With the Jesuit Refugee Service, which has been present in Aleppo for ten years, two other NGOs have set up an emergency protocol.

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Global – Pope prays for Bishop Alvarez sentenced to jail in Nicaragua

Global – Pope prays for Bishop Alvarez sentenced to jail in Nicaragua

Pope Francis decries the imprisonment of Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez and the expulsion of dissidents, and appeals to political leaders to open their hearts to truth and justice and engage in dialogue.

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USA – Ignatian Spirituality and Antiracism Gathering: Dialogue and Collaboration

USA – Ignatian Spirituality and Antiracism Gathering: Dialogue and Collaboration

Set on the lands of the Hohokam peoples and the Akimel O’odham nation (known today as Scottsdale, AZ) more than 60 educators and ministers from across the Ignatian network in the U.S. gathered for conversations around the intersections of Ignatian spirituality and antiracism at the first Ignatian Spirituality and Antiracism Gathering.

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Peru – Does economic empowerment reduce gender-based violence?

Peru – Does economic empowerment reduce gender-based violence?

Do you think women's economic empowerment helps overcome different types of gender-based violence?

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Mexico – Church asks Mexico to speed up permits for migrants stranded in southern Mexico

Mexico – Church asks Mexico to speed up permits for migrants stranded in southern Mexico

The Catholic Church on Wednesday called on the Mexican government to speed up permits for the thousands of migrants stranded on Mexico's southern border, from where they are seeking to reach the United States.

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Global – 11 February: praying together for the sick

Global – 11 February: praying together for the sick

Illness is part of our human condition. Yet, it can become inhumane if an illness is experienced in isolation and abandonment, unaccompanied by care and compassion.

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Global – Our Common Home: A Guide to Caring for Our Planet

Global – Our Common Home: A Guide to Caring for Our Planet

On 14 February 2023, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development (DSSUI) will present 'Our Common Home: A Guide to Caring for Our Planet'.

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